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“Retreat Yourself” Weekend for Moms, Grandmothers and Aunts in Mount Carroll

When

Friday, October 25, 2024    
All Day
iCal

Where

Camp Benson
16355 Scenic Palisades Road, Mount Carroll, Illinois, 61053

Event Type

A free weekend retreat focusing on fun and finding resources for mothers, grandmothers and aunts of children with autism and other developmental disabilities

Join Family Support Services for its “13th Annual Retreat Yourself” weekend on Oct. 25-27.

The weekend will focus on recharging, having fun, networking, and finding much-needed support and resources.

Guests will enjoy a weekend of “glamping” and activities, including:

  • Yoga
  • Candle making
  • Zip-lining
  • A Halloween costume contest an more

Cody Clark Magic will be the guest speaker. Cody is a 31-year-old professional magician and self-advocate with autism from Louisville, Ky. Cody will share his magic along with how:

  • Autism makes him see the world differently
  • He is helping others with disabilities become successful adults
  • Differences are nothing to be afraid of

This free event is for mothers, grandmothers and aunts of children with developmental disabilities. Mothers will get priority at registration.

Visit the “Retreat Yourself” event page for more details. You also fill out the “Retreat Yourself” registration form. You must return the form by Oct. 11.

You can also register by emailing Christi Starr at cstarr@eastersealschicago.org. Please include your name, address, phone, email and your relationship to a child with a disability.

Space is limited to 60 women, so hurry and register!